The Peaceful Path
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~Nusrat Iqbal Akhoon
"عبادت و اطاعت کا عہد کر کے آیا تو اس جہاں میں
مسکن میں بھی غافل رہا اس کے خیال سے
بھلا کے مقصدِ حیات ہوا تو فنا اس بزم میں
صدا دیتا رہا وہ تجھے ہر مرحلے، ہر لحاظ سے۔
رہا تو مصروف دنیا کے سفر میں، اپنی سرکشی میں
نادم ہو جا اے ابنِ آدم، قبل وجود زوال سے
دل گرفتہ ہوگا تو ورنہ میدان حشر میں
جواب طلبی ہوگی جب منکر نکیر کی جانب سے"
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Lost dreams
Nilesh,Taniya ,shreya and Nevin a shining team .
Dreamed of success pursuing their UPSC dream
Inside the library where knowledge gleams ,
Deaths shadow loomed ,crushing their dreams.
Negligence of authorities, a deadly cost ,
Dreams shattered ,loved ones of families forever lost .
Young souls departed leaving hearts in pain,
On that fateful night ,the nation wept in shame .
Four stars extinguished ,gone too soon,
Chasing their goals beneath the moon.
We offer our deepest apologies for the loss
Rest in peace ,dear champs ,the price was too high a cost.-
افسانہ تھا کچھ ایسا ،روحانی قربت تھی ۔ تعبیر میں معجزہ ہو تو وصل ،
تأسف ہوگا خود کو میکھانے میں پاکے ۔
جو اب لفظوں کا ہُنر ہو ،تو رفاقت، اِقرار ،تسقِین، یا بادِ صبا ،فلک کے قافلے میں مقرر ۔-
Fading Memories.
In childhood days, we sailed the paper boat ,
With laughter and joy it smoothly did float.
The magic of innocence in each fold
A simple creation a memory to hold.
With eager hands ,we crafted our vessel,
Imaginations wild ,like a restless dazzle ,
In puddles and streams ,our dream were afloat,
A Paper boat adventure ,a childhood gloat.
Through rain and sun ,it weathered the storm,
Bringing us closer ,in friendship so warm,
Oh ,the tales ,it could tell ,if I could speak ,
Of carefree days and laughter so meek.
Now grown up ,in nostalgia we bask,
Remembering the paper boat ,a simple task.
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Spring in kashmir.
O spring in kashmir ,so lovely and fine ,
A paradise of blossoms,oh so divine.
The valley awakens with colors so bright ,
As tulips and daffodils dance in the light.
The snow melts away revealing lush green ,
And rivers flow gracefully ,a tranquil scene
The Chinar trees swag in a gentle breeze,
Their leaves hustling the hum of honeybees.
The meadows are alive with chirping birds ,
Their melodies blending with the wind's soft words.
Beautiful people come lets rejoice and sing ,
spring in our land is a precious thing .
So let's savor this season of rebirth .
And cherish this beauty of worldly hearth.
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Oh night! Why are you so beautiful just like a bride?
Oh my beautiful eyes ! Why are you shedding tears for all the lies?
Oh my broken heart! Why are you crying so hard ?
Oh my trembling hands! Why are you shivering like storms?
Oh my damaged soul! Why are you shattered and so cold?
Oh my poor self! Why are you so kind and still so quiet?
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